Argentina: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian durum wheat market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Argentina

In value terms, durum wheat production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Argentina was estimated at X tons per ha, increasing by 3.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the durum wheat harvested area in Argentina reached X ha, growing by 2.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat harvested area decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, exports of durum wheat from Argentina contracted rapidly to X tons, waning by -97.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,817%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 15,275%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at +25.7%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled +18.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -69.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 122% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +26.7% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,115% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 569%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to Argentina, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +25.9%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Argentina, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +10.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -33.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 491% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+39.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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